Mother’s Day Message: life without dieting is so much better
I only dieted (I mean seriously dieted to lose weight) once in my life, and it was such a negative experience. I was starving all the time! I felt deprived and miserable and to make things worse, I regained the few pounds I lost. I look back on it now and wonder,...
Stop stress eating with these 3 tips (+ stress busting foods)
Stress is one of the most common causes of overeating and weight gain. Can you relate? Your day gets busy, life feels overwhelming, and you find yourself (without much thought) inhaling some junk food because you think it’s going to make you feel better – and it does...
Baked Apple Dessert
How much sugar do you consume every day? If you’re like most people I ask, you probably don’t know exactly. According to a 2010 USDA estimate, if you are an average American eating an average American diet, you are consuming a jaw-dropping 132 pounds of sweeteners...
Healthy Back-to-School Snacks
September is the month when most students return to school (if they haven’t already done so back in late August). That makes it a great time to rethink snacking and help the kids in your life make healthful choices for better concentration and optimal energy...
Enjoy your favorite Halloween candy without the guilt
Are you going Trick-or-Treating with your kids this Halloween or staying home to hand out candy to the neighborhood ghosts and goblins? Either way, you will be surrounded by candy. If you are trying to eat healthier and lose some weight, you might find yourself...
hi! I'm Lorraine
If you want to get off the diet roller-coaster and eat for pleasure, nourishment, and genuine wellness, you’re in the right place. Welcome!